Udaipur, City of Lakes

By far, the most disappointing city in Rajasthan was Udaipur. It was founded by the descendents of Maharana Sangha who lost the will to fight and decided instead to scurry away and give tribute to the Mughals from their faraway lake city. Nonetheless, it is beautiful, especially the Monsoon Palace that overlooks the Aravilli Hills that Maharana Pratap sought refuge in.

Udaipur, City of Lakes, at a distance.


City Palace


Sheesh Mahal, City Palace.


Something or another at the City Palace


Mayur at the Sheesh Mahal [Peacock at the Mirror Palace]


Maharana Sanga, an all-Indian hero


Jagniwas, the Lake Palace, on Lake Pichhola


Jagmandir, where Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan [of Taj Mahal fame] took refuge for some months


An elephant at Jagmandir salutes the City Palace off at a distance


A Crumbling Balcony at the Monsoon Palace, overlooking the Aravilli Hills


Sunset on the Aravilli Hills